12 year old daughter wants to shoot bp

[paulvallandigham]

My parents dealt with this issue by giving us chores to do around the house, for which we were paid an allowance. We could save up money to buy things like a gun, with their permission, but it came out of OUR money, not theirs. We were a lot less likely to spend money on something that we would lose interest in shortly if it came out of our own pocket.

I still think that is the way parents should deal with these issues with kids. I have not found any better ways, nor learned of better ways from other parents and kids.

 

[brad adams]

Paul your exactly right, makes them consider a few more factors dosen't it. I surely didn't have any intention of directing the statement at anybody or thier children here! I have spent a considerable amount of time working with kids at firearms as well as archery. Have seen a bit of all the varaitions. Brad

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

Something like a Renagade or a deer slayer (stalker?) in .50 would do the trick. Not too long so most of the weight isn't out far in front :wink: . Your load sounds good too :thumbsup:

Agree in general with the other posts regarding making them invest in it...a good idea that seems to have worked with my now 19 year-old Eagle Scout away at college. When he comes home, his favorite pastime with dear old dad is to make some smoke and get some soot on his face :grin:

May you be fortunate enough to have the same thing happen to you

All the best,

Dave